Water Study Guide

Question 1

Polydespia

Answer 1

This is a condition of excessive water intake

Question 2

Polyuria

Answer 2

This is a condition involving large production or frequent urinary output.

Question 3

Total dissolved solids

Answer 3

This is a measurement of the total ions in water.

Question 4

Discuss the role of nitrate and nitrite with water quality and the implication to poultry.

Answer 4

Intestinal molecules convert nitrates to nitrites and nitrites can then bind (nitrate < 25mg/L and nitrite <4mg/L) to hemoglobin which can be detrimental because it keeps O2.

Question 5

What are the effects of Na levels above 50mg/L in broiler production?

Answer 5

This would cause an increase in water consumption which would lead to an increase in wet litter.

Question 6

Describe the process of obtaining a water sample in a commercial broiler operation.

Answer 6

1. Run water for several minutes
2. sterilize the outlet
3. collect water in a sterile container
4. analyze within 24 hours

Question 7

compare the differences with soft and hard water

Answer 7

Soft water contains Mg and Ca levels 180ppm. It is found in shallow wells and is not detrimental to poultry
but it is detrimental to equipment.